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Meeting Minutes of the Historic Preservation Commission
June 9, 2022
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2022 7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND VIA ZOOM
MEETING MINUTES
Commission Members Present:
Rebecca Krupke, Vice Chair
Edmund Chernesky (Zoom)
Nathaniel King
Anne Marie Quin (Zoom)
Karen Rand, Assoc. Member (Zoom)
Matthew Weitkamp, Assoc. Member (Zoom)
Mike Pullen, Historic Preservation Consultant
City Staff Present:
Melissa Bickford, Development Assistant
Jeff Labree, Housing Rehabilitation Coordinator
Brittanie Thomas, Assistant City Solicitor
Vice Chair Krupke called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
New Business:
1. Certificate of Appropriateness –11 West Broadway –Map-Lot 022-034 –
Whitney Park Historical District –Applicant: Marc and Annette Riffel - Approval
requested for Certificate of Appropriateness for addition of side deck and front
walkway at property located at 11 West Broadway, Map-Lot 022-034, in the Whitney
Park Historical District.
Mark Riffel, applicant, presented the following in part and in substance:
Front walkway, provided brick that they’re looking to use – picked something
appropriate for the house
Side facing Union Street, small stoop, wants to expand to a deck – 14x24 – no
railings, small bench on one side
Deck color will be Cabot Cordoba Brown, which will be stained after deck has aged
one season. Will match windows. – let age one season, then will be stained same
color as current stoop, Cabot Cordoba Brown, should also match the windows
Consultant Pullen provided review; noted that it was a good application, the two questions
posed were answered, indicated that the walkway pavers should be harmonious with
existing steps and granite cap. Deck finish, would be aged one season, then stained.
Commissioners discussed the construction of the brick.
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Commissioner King moved for approval of Certificate of Appropriateness for 11 West
Broadway, Map-Lot 022-034, seconded by Commissioner Rand. Roll call vote:
Krupke, yes; Rand, yes; Chernesky, yes; Weitkamp, yes; King, yes. Motion carries.
2. Certificate of Appropriateness –218 Broadway – Map-Lot 047-023 – Broadway
Historical District –Applicant: Robert J. Reid –Approval requested for
Certificate of Appropriateness for addition of deck in back yard at property located at
218 Broadway, Map-Lot 047-023, in the Broadway Historical District.
Robert Reid, applicant, presented the following in part and in substance:
New deck, 218 Broadway – northern end of Broadway Historic District, right at
Broadway and South Park
Residence was built prior to 1875, Italianate style, first residents were Irish
immigrants.
Purchased house 10 years ago, number of improvements, deck replacement last
year, approved by HPC, pictures of that in attachments of this application
New hot tub; backyard slopes dramatically to the west, no flat area. Elected to
propose a new deck for hot tub, similar to deck which was built and approved last
year, same materials, posts are less dramatic with no skirting
Materials will match the existing deck, same grey composite decking, black railing
and white posts
Consultant Pullen provided review; great application, questions posed were answered by
applicant, ornamental fencing, with existing features, and decking to match previous.
Commissioners discussed that the proposed addition looks really nice, great application,
appreciates thoroughness.
Commissioner Rand moved for approval of Certificate of Appropriateness for 218
Broadway, Map-Lot 047-023, seconded by Commissioner Chernesky. Roll call vote:
Rand, yes, Chernesky, yes; Weitkamp, yes; King, yes; Krupke, yes. Motion carries.
3. Certificate of Appropriateness –98 Cumberland Street – Map-Lot 048-006 –
David Fuller House (Historic Site) –Applicant: Bangor Halfway House, Inc.
d/b/a Wellspring – Approval requested for Certificate of Appropriateness for
removal and replacement of damaged/rotted tongue and groove clapboards; 4
widths of clapboards from prior repairs, were encountered at property located at 98
Cumberland Street, Map-Lot 048-006, historic site David Fuller House.
Dan Wellington, President of the Board of the Bangor Halfway House (representative of
applicant) presented the following in part and in substance:
Provided a letter from the Registered Agent granting permission to appear before
the Commission for this matter
Last paint job on 98 Cumberland Street was over 20 years ago, knew they’d run
into challenges with respect to damaged boards, no idea the extent of the damage.
Damage doubled cost of the project. Blockwork siding, sill damage.
City Staff became uncomfortable that they went further than the Certificate of
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Appropriateness allowed, hence the need to come before the Commission.
Consultant Pullen posed questions that Mr. Wellington provided answers to:
Corner pieces are being replicated, Mr. Wellington doesn’t feel that they were the
original corner pieces, states that “it’s been that way more than 50 years.”
o Consultant Pullen provided that the ¾ rounded board was gone years ago,
the detailing was vertical and thin
Blockwork siding had different original dimensions; 4 different sizes located on
front ranging from 6 ½” in width at the bottom to 10” at the top
Custom mill-work very expensive, $10/per linear foot, decided to have it replaced
in kind
3 sizes of siding going up, instead of 4, contractor took it upon himself to level it up
– now consistent sizing
Compared photograph from Google Earth from 2008-2009 showing some of the
transition going up
Window drip moldings and sill bracket rotten and missing
o Having them milled, subbed out by contractor
o Original siding only up under eaves, protected by the roof.
Traditional 4 ½” clapboard removed on the driveway side, more work to be done in
the future behind handicapped ramp
Front portico in need of serious repair, $30,000-$40,000 project; granite shifted
Base trim was an interior mop board that had been cut and wrapped around post,
contractor put up simplistic replacement w/o ornamental cutting
Screws were countersunk, puttied over, primed and painted; use of coated screws
Consultant Pullen read the following into the record:
“The David A. Fuller House, 98 Cumberland Street, built in 1869, has blockwork siding and
paired round-headed windows over the portico and in its garret ends. The windows of this
house have exceptionally handsome drip moldings. Its central gable has the fully bell-
shaped form that characterizes Deane’s mansards. The exterior of this house, which now
serves as a halfway house for recovered alcoholics, has been well restored by its
residents.” Deborah Thompson (1988)
Mr. Wellington stated that some of the original blockwork was left at the top, Per
Consultant Pullen’s recommendations
The Commission discussed the following:
Corner pieces, and retaining what was there originally
o Mr. Wellington indicated that it was replaced in kind
Sill band above granite, painted white?
o Mr. Wellington advised that it was grey before they started project,
contractor kept it ‘as is”
Painted building, trim-work, consistent painting throughout
Blockwork to be similar to what was replaced, 6 ½” wide, at top on front
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Maintaining as much original materials as possible, look harmonious if all done in
the same materials
Drip edge repair
o Milled for replacements
For historical element, keep as much of original materials as possible if not
damaged
Commissioner King moved for approval of Certificate of Appropriateness for 98
Cumberland Street, Map-Lot 048-006, seconded by Commissioner Chernesky. Roll call
vote: Rand, yes; Weitkamp, no; Chernesky, yes; King, yes; Krupke, yes. Motion carries.
4. Certificate of Appropriateness & Design Review –2 Hammond Street – Map-Lot
042-188 –West Market Square Historical District & Façade Review District -
Applicant: Areys Cove Real Estate – Approval requested for Certificate of
Appropriateness and Design Review for exterior renovations including up-lighting on
the front façade, installation of (6) windows on west elevation, (2) windows installed
on the east elevation and miscellaneous masonryrestoration repair at property
located at 2 Hammond Street, Map-Lot 042-188, in the West Market Square Historical
District & Façade Review District.
Commissioner Rand advised that she had done work on the interior of this building,
questioning conflict of interest. Commissioners voted, all determined not to be a conflict of
interest.
Dash Davidson, applicant, as well as Zach Pike and Jillian Sarnacki-Wood representing
the applicant, presented the following in part and in substance:
For both Certificate of Appropriateness and Design Review
Building came before HPC last year at this time; nearing finish, touch up work to do
o Up-lighting on columns out front
Mr. Davidson provided answers to Consultant Pullen’s questions:
o Parking lot façade – windows already in, which was part of last year’s project
o Some brick repointing and painting around handicapped accessible ramp,
approx. 8’ up the wall
Deteriorated stone-based columns, façade will be in kind replacement to match
existing profile
Existing stone discolored, would be cleaned
New doors and windows are mainly already in, doors colored to match existing
Discussion regarding window at the back, architectural window – will be all wood
with aluminum cladding, all white
o Two windows not visible from exterior area have already been installed
o Exterior storm panels are already on the windows
Supply chain issues, waiting for those to come in
Historically restore the front doors, haven’t been able to find a good accurate historic
image of the front of the building, used to have a revolving door, blueprint located in
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Philadelphia
Transom panel above doors, “Merrill Trust Company” will be cleaned and painted
white for now, historic panel, sign previously backlit
Consultant Pullen provided a review of the architectural history:
The historic Merrill Trust Co. Building (circa 1908) was designed by the New York firm of
Newman and Harris in a classical style. The building once featured an elaborate terra-cotta
roof parapet (now removed). The west side of the building once joined against the Catell
block, and masonry on this side was not exposed until removal of the Catell Block building.
Citizen Dominick Rizzo, who lives at 57 Leighton Street advised that he loves the project,
and is very excited about it. Mr. Rizzo is part of the Downtown Beautification Committee,
and inquired about the two large planters that used to sit between the front columns of the
building. Mr. Davidson advised that they need to determine what they’re going to do with
the alcoves, as that’s where the up-lighting will go. Mr. Davidson wishes to spend time,
money and attention to the Charlie Howard Memorial Garden area, as it’s an important
memorial site, and bring people down to the waterfront walkway. Decision on the alcove
planters not fully made at this time. Mr. Davidson stated that they wish to keep beautification
efforts at the Memorial, and keep the front more foundational and up-lit.
Commissioners discussed the following:
All repairs pertinent and make sense, inquired about the old drive-up bank window
o Mr. Davidson hoping to turn it into a retail/cocktail bar/speak-easy concept
and incorporate that into the design of the space
Commissioner Rand moved to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for 2 Hammond
Street, Map-Lot 042-188, seconded by Commissioner Chernesky. Roll call vote: Rand, yes;
Weitkamp, yes; Chernesky, yes; King, yes; Krupke, yes. Motion carries.
Commissioner King moved to approve the Design Review for 2 Hammond Street, Map-Lot
042-188, seconded by Commissioner Chernesky. Roll call vote: Rand, yes; Weitkamp, yes;
Chernesky, yes; King, yes; Krupke, yes. Motion carries.
5. Certificate of Appropriateness & Design Review – 14-18 Broad Street – Map-Lot
042-193 – West Market Square Historical District & Façade Review District -
Applicant: DES Properties, LLC – Approval requested for Certificate of Appropriateness
and Design Review for masonry cleaning and painting, in-kind replacement of
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, 3, and 4floors,
deteriorated wood products, new replacement windows on 2
flashing/window surround repairs and new gutters at property located at 14-18 Broad
Street, Map-Lot 042-193, in the West Market Square Historical District & Façade Review
District.
Commissioner Rand advised that she lives in this building, questioning conflict of interest.
Commissioners voted, all determined not to be a conflict of interest.
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Zach Pike and Jillian Sarnacki-Wood representing the applicant, presented the following in
part and in substance:
Repair and replace what arealready there in-kind; windows of residential areas with
one identified as wood/aluminum clad window, arched top, exterior trim to stay the
same, newones installed from inside.
Gutter, hard to know some of the masonry damage, plan on repairing
o Replace in kind as 28 Broad Street gutter
Clean building, remove small metal pieces on exterior
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Scope of work 2-4 floors
Consultant Pullen provided a review of the architectural history:
14 Broad St. (Sophia Brown Block) and 18 Broad St. (Webster Treat Block) were built in
1869 in the mansard style.
“The three bays of each store unit were enframed by a cast iron colonnade,and in
the two stories above, the arcade motif continued in round-head windows linked by
granite capitals on their common paneled window frames and by their granite
keystones and sill brackets, which interacted with the common entablatures above
and below. A tripartite dormer in the straight high mansard, with a high round central
window and outward scrolling bases, is set above each three-bay (one-store)
segment of each block.”
Commissioners discussed the following:
Applicant to maintain features, replicate windows that are already there
Gutter replacement
o More squared features, modern brake material, galvanized material
o Rain hopper, downspout head, collector head
Downspout to be replaced, feels that the gutters can be maintained to
similar width, drains all the way to one side, with no need to go to a
downspout
To match color, shape and downspout of 28 Broad Street
Commissioner Rand moves approval of Certificate of Appropriateness for 14-18 Broad
Street, Map-Lot 042-193, seconded by Commissioner King. Roll call vote: Rand, yes;
Weitkamp, yes; Chernesky, yes; King, yes; Krupke, yes. Motion carries.
Commissioner Chernesky moves approval of Design Review for 14-18 Broad Street, Map-
Lot 042-193, seconded by Commissioner Rand. Roll call vote: Rand, yes; Weitkamp, yes;
Chernesky, yes; King, yes; Krupke, yes. Motion carries.
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6.Certificate of Appropriateness & Design Review –AFTER THE FACT –213
Exchange Street –Map-Lot 049-027 –Great Fire Historical District & Façade Review
District –Applicant: Exchange Block LLC–AFTER THE FACT Approval requested
for Certificate of Appropriateness and Design Review for rehabilitation of the vacant upper
stories, and addition of a stairwell at property located at 213 Exchange Street, Map-Lot
049-027, in the Great Fire Historical District & Façade Review District.
Dash Davidson, applicant, as well as Zach Pike and Jillian Sarnacki-Wood representing
the applicant, presented the following in part and in substance:
Complicated and interesting project, two buildings –213 Exchange Street and 33 State
Street have been interconnected for a while now through basement, one existing
opening between buildings with an additional opening on the upper floors, halfway up
the stairway
o For life safety and egress, stair tower to be added, recessed into he far rear of
213 Exchange Street, as far back and as far removed from the streetscape as
possible
o One stair tower allows combining of two buildings, proper egress for both
buildings’ upper floors
Consultant Pullen provided a review of the architectural history:
213 Exchange Street is one of the many fine replacement masonry buildings
constructed following Bangor’s Great Fire of 1911.
Mr. Davidson provided answers to Consultant Pullen’s questions:
Window openings – National Park Service was very explicit as to where they wanted
new window openings to go, and how they needed to be recessed, cutsheet for plans
provided, multiple roof heights
Mocked-up deck location on both buildings, refining currently – feedback from National
Park Service included site line studies from adjacent streets, with no adverse comments
o Consultant Pullen advised that proposed deck would not be visible from any
street location from all sides of the building
Bracketing to be cleaned on the front of City Drawers
Discussion surrounding cleaning products for granite products, different paint color on
City Drawers
o Consultant Pullen will assist in having a representative of Prosocco come up to
discuss options
Exterior of staircase will be clapboard wood siding to match existing brick to minimize
overall impact of staircase
o Copper vertical panel, as done on the back of the Exchange Block offered as
option
o Mr. Davidson indicated that he would return to the HPC if this is changed from
wood
Mortar joints will be done in a way that does not damage the brick
NPS asked them to make the windows smaller, less obtrusive
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Discussion of the stairwell location, visibility, adequate egress
o NPS was more concerned with Exchange Street viewing corridor vs. French
Street
o Stairwell will be approximately 19’ above the roof of 213 Exchange Street, which
will be more significant than current, and will be 6’ above 33 State Street
Commissioner King moves approval of AFTER THE FACT Certificate of Appropriateness for 213
Exchange Street, Map-Lot 049-027, seconded by Commissioner Chernesky. Roll call vote: Rand,
yes; Weitkamp, yes; Chernesky, yes; King, yes; Krupke, yes. Motion carries.
Commissioner Chernesky moves approval of AFTER THE FACT Design Review for 213 Exchange
Street, Map-Lot 049-027, seconded by Commissioner King. Roll call vote: Rand, yes; Weitkamp,
yes; Chernesky, yes; King, yes; Krupke, yes. Motion carries.
7. Certificate of Appropriateness & Design Review – 33 State Street – Map-Lot 049-
026 – Great Fire Historical District & Façade Review District – Applicant:
Exchange Block LLC - Approval requested for Certificate of Appropriateness and
Design Review for rehabilitation of a proposed new door on the east side of the building,
installation of storm windows, and exterior masonry repair and restoration related
service spaces at property located at 33 State Street, Map-Lot 049-026, in the Great
Fire Historical District & Façade Review District.
Dash Davidson, applicant, as well as Zach Pike and Jillian Sarnacki-Wood representing
the applicant, presented the following in part and in substance:
33 State Street generally in great shape, windows, exterior; significant location and
history
Column work previously completed, continue to complete some of the previous work
such as cleaning and repointing, big exterior work is the connected stair tower
One interior, historic staircase, able to keep it as is without any new vertical
circulation, historic elevator
Turning old office space into apartments, ground floor to be retained as commercial
space
Exterior clean-up work, façade in relatively good shape, repointing work and mortar
work
o State Street façade is a darker brown
o Masonry will be cleaned from the roof
Windows and panels – already replaced, double pained windows, no new storm
windows going on
Rooftop decks
o NPS advised to use untreated, unpainted wood, weathers naturally over time
o Unable to be seen from the street-level
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Commissioner Chernesky moved approval of Certificate of Appropriateness for 33 State
Street, Map-Lot 049-026, seconded by Commissioner King. Roll call vote: Rand, yes;
Weitkamp, yes; Chernesky, yes; King, yes; Krupke, yes. Motion carries.
Commissioner King moved approval of Design Review for 33 State Street, Map-Lot 049-026,
seconded by Commissioner Chernesky. Roll call vote: Rand, yes; Weitkamp, yes;
Chernesky, yes; King, yes; Krupke, yes. Motion carries.
Other Business:
8.April 14, 2022Meeting Minutes-Randmoved approval with no changes and/or
additions, seconded by Commissioner King. Roll call vote: Rand, yes; Weitkamp, yes;
Chernesky, yes; King, yes; Krupke, yes. Motion carries.
Meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Melissa L Bickford
Development Assistant
Planning Division